I. ˈprāz verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English preisen, praisen, from Middle French preisier to prize, value, praise, from Late Latin pretiare (often spelled preciare in later MSS) to value, prize, from Latin pretium price, value — more at price
transitive verb
1.
a. : to express approbation of : extol , commend , applaud
praised beyond his merits
b. : to glorify (a god or a saint) by homage and ascription of perfections especially in song : laud , magnify
praise him … all his host — Ps 148:2 (Revised Standard Version)
2.
a. archaic : to determine the worth of : appraise
b. obsolete : to hold in esteem : value , prize
3. obsolete : to win or gain praise or commendation for
intransitive verb
: to express praise : make laudatory comments
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English preyse, from preisen, praisen, v.
1.
a. : an act of praising : the quality or state of being praised : commendation for worth or excellence : approval expressed : honor rendered because of excellence or worth : laudation
b. : the act of glorifying or extolling God or a god : worship ; especially : worship by song as distinguished from prayer and other acts
a service of praise
2. archaic : an object, subject, ground, or reason of praise
he is your praise ; he is your God — Deut 10:21 (Revised Standard Version)